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Protecting US Citizen Data in Hong Kong: Reports to Congress

This act requires the U.S. government to regularly report on how American companies in Hong Kong protect their customers' data. This aims to increase transparency and citizen awareness of potential risks related to sharing their data with the Hong Kong government.
Key points
The U.S. government will publish reports every 180 days on the protection of citizen data by U.S. companies in Hong Kong.
Reports will include information on requests from the Hong Kong government for customer data, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance.
The goal is to inform citizens whether their data is safe and if U.S. companies comply with data protection regulations.
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Print number: 118_HR_2815
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2815.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will publish reports every 180 days on the protection of citizen data by U.S. companies in Hong Kong.
  • Reports will include information on requests from the Hong Kong government for customer data, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance.
  • The goal is to inform citizens whether their data is safe and if U.S. companies comply with data protection regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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